Alex Isley Ushers in a New Chapter with “Hands” – A Soulful Embrace of R&B’s Timeless Essence
Silky. Timeless. Intimate. Alex Isley has long been synonymous with music that soothes the soul, and with her latest single, “Hands,” she steps into a radiant new era. Released via Free Lunch Records / Warner Records and produced by the acclaimed CAMPER (Brandy, Doechii, H.E.R.), the track seamlessly weaves the essence of classic R&B with a modern, ethereal touch—ushering in the warmth and depth that the genre so deeply craves.
On “Hands,” Alex invites listeners into a space of longing, love, and connection. The track opens with the raw hum of an electric guitar, each note bending like a tender caress. As the layers of plush synths and slow-burning percussion build, Alex’s voice—soft yet commanding—wraps around the lyrics like velvet:
"Been traveling and it’s been too long
The weeks feel like months since I’ve been gone
These sheets on my skin the only touch I’ve known
Nothing like the feeling that I left back home.”
It’s an ode to the kind of love that lingers, where the absence of touch makes its presence even stronger. "There’s so much power in a touch that’s rooted in love and affection," Alex shares. "The memory of it can remind you how much it’s really worth. This is an ode to really being in the moment with your person."
The accompanying video breathes life into this sentiment. Set in a smoky, low-lit club, Alex’s ethereal presence is juxtaposed against fleeting moments of intimacy—a silent language of glances, hands reaching, and time bending between past and present. The visual is a poetic interpretation of connection and distance, reflecting the depth and sensuality that define her artistry.
Alex Isley’s music feels like destiny, and for good reason. As the daughter of Ernie Isley from the legendary Isley Brothers, and classically trained by her opera-singing grandmother, her lineage runs deep, yet her artistry stands uniquely her own. Rooted in vulnerability, storytelling, and vocal elegance, Alex’s sound effortlessly bridges jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, and classic R&B—a signature blend that has captured hearts worldwide.
From her self-produced debut The Love/Art Memoirs to fan-favorite projects like Wilton with Jack Dine and I Left My Heart in Ladera with Terrace Martin, Alex has built a catalog that radiates both sophistication and soul. Her 2023 reimagining of Sade’s “Paradise” solidified her as an heir to the lineage of R&B greats, and with “Hands,” she continues that journey with effortless grace.
As Alex Isley embarks on this new chapter, she reminds us why her music feels like a gentle embrace—a sound that resonates long after the song fades. Stay tuned for more mesmerizing music from Alex Isley in 2025.
Listen to “Hands” here.